CLA - child directed speech Flashcards
1
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what are the phonological features of child directed speech
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- higher pitch
- slower, clearer pronunciation
- exaggerated intonation and stress
- more pauses between phrases and sentences
2
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what are the lexical features of child directed speech
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- simpler, more restricted vocabulary
- concrete language
- referring to Childs immediate environment
- diminutive forms (‘doggie’)
3
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what are the grammatical features of child directed speech
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- simpler constructions
- absence of past tense
- high degree of repetition
- frequent questions
- deixis
4
Q
what is deixis
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pointers in a text that allow you to identify its time and place
5
Q
is there a difference in use of child directed speech between gender and how
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Fathers are more demanding than mothers. Fathers use more direct questions and a wider range of vocabulary
6
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what are the effects of child directed speech
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- children learn by repetition
- retains attention of the child
- makes language more accessible
7
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criticisms of child directed speech
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- ‘babytalk’ interferes with language development as children learn babyish words and sentences instead of the real language
- not all cultures use baby talk yet all babies acquire language at similar times
8
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what does child directed speech aim to do
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- attract and hold the baby’s attention
- help the process of breaking down language into understandable chunks
- make the conversation more predictable by referring to the here and now
9
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what did Clark & Clarks research suggest
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children who are only exposed to adult speech don’t acquire the same standard of language as those whose parents speak to them directly in a modified manner
